Tag: criminal code
Macedonia 13.04.24 | 20:23

Kovacevski says he didn’t meet with Pendarovski and DUI to discuss the amnesty for high level corruption cases

SDSM leader Dimitar Kovacevski dismissed allegations from VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski about a high level meeting in the villa of President Pendarovski, where the DUI – SDSM coalition plotted to offer amnesty for corruption charges to former officials. The plan, that was largely implemented,...
Macedonia 22.09.23 | 08:57

Dozens of high profile criminal cases could collapse due to the changes in the law

The unexpected changes to the Criminal Code, that were adopted in the Macedonian Parliament using an express procedure that strictly limits discussion, caused a new political crisis in the country. The changes eliminate the article on Criminal Association – a broadly defined “crime”...
Macedonia 15.09.23 | 14:00

Mickoski: The changes to the law are made because the Government is preparing for opposition

The ruling coalition is preparing to go in the opposition, and that is the reason for the speedy changes to the Criminal Code, said VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski today, during his visit to Sveti Nikole. They believe that in this way they will be amnestied for all the criminal actions they did...
Macedonia 14.09.23 | 17:18

EU Ambassador expresses concern about the changes to the Criminal Code

EU Ambassador to Macedonia David Geer warned that some of the changes to the Criminal Code “bring risk of increased impunity”. The Ambassador also expressed concern that the crucial law was changed so quickly, using the so-called EU flag procedure that allows fast tracking changes through...
Macedonia 14.09.23 | 15:48

Mickoski: The changes to the law are made because the Government is preparing for opposition

The ruling coalition is preparing to go in the opposition, and that is the reason for the speedy changes to the Criminal Code, said VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski today, during his visit to Sveti Nikole. They believe that in this way they will be amnestied for all the criminal actions they did...
Macedonia 13.09.23 | 21:46

Supreme Court condemns changes to the Criminal Code

The department of criminal acts at the Supreme Court believes that the changes to the Criminal Code that were rushed through Parliament are contrary to European values and standards. The Court was not consulted -practically nobody was – before the Parliament adopted the changes that greatly reduce...
Macedonia 12.09.23 | 21:17

Ambassador Aggeler still hasn’t reviewed the changes to the Criminal Code

US Ambassador Angela Aggeler said that their legal team is still reviewing the changes to the Criminal Code that were urgently adopted last week, and will greatly reduce the penalties for abuse of office on the part of appointed officials. Speaking at the most recent ground-breaking ceremony by the Bechtel...
Macedonia 09.09.23 | 15:35

Democratic Alliance: The pardoning of the officials opens the way for complete criminalization

The Democratic Alliance considers the amendments to the Criminal Code by which the jail sentences for abuse of office and criminal association are reduced significantly, as well as the complete decriminalization of public purchases when the state suffers damage, are opening the way for further criminalization...
Macedonia 08.09.23 | 19:53

Regime affiliated judge Dobrila Kacarska says she is against the changes to the Criminal Code

The President of the Constitutional Court, and diehard supporter of the ruling SDSM party Dobrila Kacarska, insisted that she didn’t know about the planned changes to the Criminal Code that reduce prison terms for abuse of office. Kacarska said that she disagrees with the changes that were pushed...
Macedonia 07.09.23 | 20:46

Even though he stands to gain from the changes to the law, Milososki urged Pendarovski not to sign the decree

VMRO-DPMNE member of Parliament Antonio Milososki, one of the opposition MPs who face criminal prosecution by the DUI-SDSM regime, called on President Stevo Pendarovski not to sign the changes to the Criminal Code that will benefit Milososki in court. Milososki made the call this morning, but Pendarovski...
Macedonia 07.09.23 | 19:47

Gruevski: Many have reason to fear if the political prosecution against me fails

Former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski strongly denied any involvement in the express passing of amendments to the Criminal Code, that media close to the Government speculate would help him and other former VMRO officials in their numerous politically motivated prosecutions. Such changes in the law were...
Macedonia 07.09.23 | 16:47

Pendarovski urgently approved the controversial changes to the Criminal Code

President Stevo Pendarovski will sign the hastily adopted changes to the criminal code that greatly reduce sentences for abuse of office – the crime that was used on massive scale for politically motivated persecution of opposition officials, and which the ruling DUI – SDSM coalition now...
Macedonia 06.09.23 | 22:58

Mickoski strongly condemns the changes to the Criminal Code

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski strongly condemned the move by the ruling majority to greatly reduce the prison terms for abuse of office. According to Mickoski, this is “shameful act for our democracy, and clear indication that the Government senses its end is near and will do anything...
Macedonia 06.09.23 | 22:54

Parliament promptly adopts changes to the Criminal Code, slashes penalties for abuse of office

The Parliament today expressly adopted changes to the Criminal Code that will greatly reduce prison terms for abuse of office. The proposal was made by the ruling coalition, using the EU flag procedure that cuts short the debate and prevents filibustering. 48 representatives from the majority voted in...
Macedonia 06.09.23 | 21:19

EU mission in Macedonia is reviewing the proposed changes to the Criminal Code

The mission of the European Union in Macedonia issued a statement regarding the vote in Parliament to adopt urgent changes to the Criminal Code. The changes will reduce prison terms for cases of abuse of office, and are being proposed under the controversial EU flag procedure. The Delegation of the EU...
Macedonia 13.02.23 | 15:59

MPs pass Law on Amendments to Criminal Code

The Parliament on Monday adopted the Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code, proposed by the Government. The Law on Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and the European Union on the operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic...
Macedonia 27.12.18 | 13:35

VMRO-DPMNE refuses to take part in the weakening of the laws against abuse of office

VMRO-DPMNE left the Parliament Committee on the political system after it began a discussion on the proposal from the ruling majority to significantly reduce mandatory sentences and open the door to throw out charges of abuse of office. The changes to the Criminal Code are being forced through Parliament...

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